How to travel from Dingle peninsula to Glengarriff, Ireland

The distance between Dingle peninsula and Glengarriff is around 131km (81 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Dingle peninsula to Glengarriff by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out GlengarriffDingle peninsula if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Killarney Station stop 635601 then Kenmare stop 255611 and then to Glengarriff stop 215071.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
Operated by

Bus Eireann

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Drive

Drive to Glengarriff.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance131km (81 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dingle peninsula and Glengarriff

There are several options for getting from Dingle peninsula to Glengarriff by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €26 ($26).

The distance between Dingle peninsula and Glengarriff is around 131km (81 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 61km (38 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Dingle peninsula and Glengarriff by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dingle peninsula to Glengarriff is to drive which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €26 ($26).

The cheapest way to travel between Dingle peninsula and Glengarriff, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Dingle peninsula and Glengarriff. We recommend that you drive to Glengarriff. instead which will take 1h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dingle peninsula and Glengarriff. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dingle peninsula to Glengarriff. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Anascaul stop 360031, Killarney Station stop 635601 and Kenmare stop 255611. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

Bus Eireann, Local Link Kerry and Donal Harrington run regular bus services between Dingle peninsula and Glengarriff. Buses run once daily and take around 2h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dingle peninsula to Glengarriff. We recommend that you take the bus to Killarney Station stop 635601 then Kenmare stop 255611 and then to Glengarriff stop 215071. instead which will take 2h 50m.

The closest major airport to Glengarriff is Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) which is approximately 74km (46 miles) from Glengarriff. Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) and Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Dingle peninsula and Glengarriff. The distance is around 131km (81 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dingle peninsula to Glengarriff is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around €60 ($60).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dingle peninsula and Glengarriff

Transport options from Dingle peninsula to Glengarriff
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
2h 50m
€60($60)
once daily144km (89 miles)
Bus via Killarney Station, stop 6356014h 45m
€55($55)
once a week200km (124 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
€26($26)
on demand131km (81 miles)

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Airports near Glengarriff

The following major airports near Glengarriff offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.

ORK
Cork Airport (ORK)
International Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Glengarriff
SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
113km (70 miles) from Glengarriff
NOC
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
246km (153 miles) from Glengarriff